What is Thread Archive?
Turn your Slack export into a permanent, searchable archive. Save every message Slack now deletes on free workspaces, bulk-DM members, run onboarding sequences, and keep knowledge alive—free forever or $49/mo for live sync and automation tools.
Problem
Users relying on Slack's free workspace lose access to historical messages due to Slack deleting messages after 90 days, leading to irretrievable knowledge loss and inefficient onboarding.
Solution
A Slack archiving tool that lets users create permanent, searchable archives from Slack exports, save deleted messages, automate bulk-DM, and run onboarding sequences. Example: Export Slack data to a centralized, always-accessible repository.
Customers
Product managers, remote team leads, and community managers who need long-term knowledge retention, compliance, or member onboarding in Slack-based organizations.
Unique Features
Preserves Slack messages even after deletion on free plans, offers live sync for real-time archiving, and includes automation tools for onboarding/DM workflows.
User Comments
Saves critical onboarding materials lost in Slack
Searchable archive rescued deleted client feedback
Free tier covers basic needs
Live sync worth the $49/mo upgrade
Simplifies compliance documentation
Traction
Free plan available; paid plan at $49/month. Specific user/revenue data not publicly disclosed, but ProductHunt launch indicates early-stage traction.
Market Size
The global collaboration software market, where Slack operates, was valued at $17.56 billion in 2021 (Grand View Research), indicating demand for complementary tools like archives.
